Big Bash League 2018-19: Full Squad, format and how to watch BBL 2018-19

Cricket Australia's Big Bash League is all set to kick off its eighth edition on Wednesday, December 19. The 2018-19 season of the BBL will start with defending champions Adelaide Strikers facing off against Brisbane Heat at the Gabba in Brisbane. The two-month-long tournament will feature eight teams facing each other in a league format with the top four teams qualifying for the semi-finals. The final will be held on February 17. With a lot of quality T20 specialists in all the teams, Fantasy Cricket will definitely be buzzing as Big Bash League will prove to be a huge opportunity for cricket fans.

Big Bash League 2018-19 Schedule: Full list of matches in BBL T20

Eight teams will face each other on home and away basis with the top four teams at the end of the league stage qualifying for the semi-finals. The semi-final stage will begin on February 10 with the final scheduled to play on February 17. Here is the full schedule of the league:

BBL 2018-19: How to watch Big Bash League 2018-19 live in India

BBL 2018-19 will be aired live on Sony Six/HD in India. For viewers looking to stream online, all you need to do is log on to SonyLiv.com or download the SonyLiv app on your smartphones. You will be asked to subscribe to its premium content, which will cost you INR49/month.